tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post6246695411509470976..comments2024-03-14T07:19:36.919+13:00Comments on How to be Chic: ValarieFiona Ferrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-21369660363367947832011-12-31T13:27:18.272+13:002011-12-31T13:27:18.272+13:00Your nana sounds so much like mine! I am in NZ too...Your nana sounds so much like mine! I am in NZ too and her elegance has inspired me and she always had a daphne bush and a little sprig on the table. I have tried a couple of times to grow it (here and in England) and I have found it quite hard to grow - but you have inspired me to try again!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-91434853428069314212011-12-03T02:06:12.919+13:002011-12-03T02:06:12.919+13:00This post is amazing, and she sounds like an amazi...This post is amazing, and she sounds like an amazing woman too. Really enjoyed reading this!J.http://scandinavianinspiration.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-50815005397468607452011-11-22T05:30:24.927+13:002011-11-22T05:30:24.927+13:00What a wonderful example for all of us. If everyo...What a wonderful example for all of us. If everyone were like her it would be a truly good world. <br /><br />I am still enjoying the photo from "Living a Small Life." <br /><br />A bientot,<br />ShereeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-14691016015538004772011-11-22T04:36:28.422+13:002011-11-22T04:36:28.422+13:00Fiona, what a lovely tribute to your Nana.
I di...Fiona, what a lovely tribute to your Nana. <br /><br />I didn't have that kind of relationship with my either of my grandmothers. I felt loved by them when I was young, but as I grew up I realized that one was extremely critical and always left me feeling I wasn't good enough, and the other didn't seem particularly happy in her life. Neither were an example or an inspiration for how to live my life.<br /><br />You are obviously well aware of how blessed you are to have had such a Nana. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.JacquiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580912233349212417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-21856484844599153552011-11-18T13:38:36.478+13:002011-11-18T13:38:36.478+13:00I had a wonderful Nana too. She taught me how to ...I had a wonderful Nana too. She taught me how to live. What a wonderful tribute you have written here. I thank you so much!<br /><br />EmilyatheartA Lovely Inconsequencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15609925729312148318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-42919933296167440232011-11-18T09:31:28.953+13:002011-11-18T09:31:28.953+13:00Hi, I'm a new follower from Colorado. I absolu...Hi, I'm a new follower from Colorado. I absolutely love this post. My grandmother was elegant and a role model to me in that way, so this really resonates. It's very beautifully written too. Thanks for sharing!Bess V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074684875584306845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-56839528572705191112011-11-15T11:09:36.998+13:002011-11-15T11:09:36.998+13:00I love reading posts like this. I am beginning to...I love reading posts like this. I am beginning to deal with the reality that my grandmama will not be with us forever (she's nearly 85), and it's a hard realization. This was a beautifully written portrait of a woman who clearly has had an influence on your own life.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-86071091193447422372011-11-15T07:53:00.385+13:002011-11-15T07:53:00.385+13:00What a lovely post and what a remarkable Nana! Som...What a lovely post and what a remarkable Nana! Some of your commitment to live a "chic" life surely comes from her wonderful influence. Thanks for another up-lifting post,<br />CJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594666378619690489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-85303019510901497922011-11-14T15:07:10.876+13:002011-11-14T15:07:10.876+13:00What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing it.What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing it.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-16179807165219362762011-11-14T12:43:47.480+13:002011-11-14T12:43:47.480+13:00That was a lovely post, Fiona, about an equally lo...That was a lovely post, Fiona, about an equally lovely lady. I truly enjoyed reading about her. As I approach 60 in 2012, I struggle with what style of clothing to wear. Most seems too young or too old. I hope to find a style that suits me as well as your nana's did her. Thanks for sharing about her. You were blessed.Besshttp://fixingmythoughts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-71104002386549572102011-11-14T09:44:42.397+13:002011-11-14T09:44:42.397+13:00She sounds like an amazing lady and you have paid ...She sounds like an amazing lady and you have paid a wonderful tribute to her in this post. Thanks for telling us all about her.topchelseagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184553018734994467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-34381471234597543602011-11-14T06:58:06.290+13:002011-11-14T06:58:06.290+13:00Loved reading this, and it's all true. 'B...Loved reading this, and it's all true. 'Bloody Rome' indeed, I remember that! She had spunk, that's for sure. Great memories. Thanks for writing xxCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148635013066682907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-58427999727100759462011-11-14T03:21:05.504+13:002011-11-14T03:21:05.504+13:00Wow! what a lovely tribute to you grandmother. I d...Wow! what a lovely tribute to you grandmother. I didn't know either of my grandmothers, so feel a slight pang of jealousy that I never had the opportunity to experience the love and wisdom of a grandmother ;-)Vannessa@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13004543876391503184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-77740669379429750802011-11-13T10:35:19.829+13:002011-11-13T10:35:19.829+13:00I'm sure your Nana is somewhere knowing that y...I'm sure your Nana is somewhere knowing that you've written that lovely post about what a chic lady she was.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-15574943618820008752011-11-13T07:55:12.100+13:002011-11-13T07:55:12.100+13:00You are so fortunate to have had such a great woma...You are so fortunate to have had such a great woman in your life. I mourn for my grandmothers but I never had a close relationship with either--good relationships but not close. My maternal grandmother was still raising her own children when I was born (but I think I inherited my love for vintage and antiques from her) so she wasn't ready to be a grandmother too. My paternal grandmother I knew better but she didn't make getting close easy--I know she loved me but she was very into her health problems (real and imagined)and a bit overly critical of people. My love of Scrabble and reading come from her. <br /><br />My BFF/cousin and I have talked about how we both feel we missed out on the true grandma role model in our lives. We see how our moms are with their grandkids and it so different than what we had. What you had is priceless. xxBlissAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-59577685406657986022011-11-13T07:51:35.034+13:002011-11-13T07:51:35.034+13:00Oh this was a lovely read, my mum just turned 90 a...Oh this was a lovely read, my mum just turned 90 and still goes on about her weight and dieting, I hope to rid myself of that demon and just enjoy eating and life. <br />To the wonderful older women who have shared and influenced our lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-10710396321860084862011-11-13T07:38:27.289+13:002011-11-13T07:38:27.289+13:00What a lovely post! Your nana set such a great ex...What a lovely post! Your nana set such a great example of how to age for you (and for us, now that you've shared). I think it's key for people not to think of their age. I think of myself as something far less than my actual years. So many people begin to limit themselves based on how "old they are". Thank you for telling us about your nana. You reminded me of my lovely Granny who has been gone now for many years but I still miss her.Charlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-91263710609182563062011-11-13T06:44:06.378+13:002011-11-13T06:44:06.378+13:00Fiona your nana sounds wonderful. You've share...Fiona your nana sounds wonderful. You've shared with us the impression of a very fine woman indeed.<br />What a lovely and thoughtful tribute.<br />An absolutely beautiful post.<br /><br />XOhostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-36459892251077190692011-11-13T05:14:36.740+13:002011-11-13T05:14:36.740+13:00Loved this post...reminds me of my own grandmother...Loved this post...reminds me of my own grandmother, who I adore. She's definitely into the no clutter, quality over quantity, etc. She's so adorable...I remember for Christmas one year, she bought me the cutest outfit, and she told me that she asked the woman in the store what was in style for young girls...haha. And, sometimes, when we're window shopping together, she'll be like...the young ladies wear this...haha. <br /><br />I think this is a couple years old, but I ran into it the other day. It's the Miss Cherie Dior commercial...it's so cute, and they use Briggite Bardot's song. It reminded me of your blog, so I thought I'd share. ;)<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oWGD5yYS9gAninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-50264657327695397892011-11-13T03:37:05.878+13:002011-11-13T03:37:05.878+13:00What a loving tribute to your nana. i feel like I...What a loving tribute to your nana. i feel like I know her just by reading this. You were very lucky to have someone like this in your life and I love how you are planting something to remind you of her.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-38850974850997065892011-11-13T03:01:58.270+13:002011-11-13T03:01:58.270+13:00Beautiful post, straight from your heart. My gran...Beautiful post, straight from your heart. My grandmother died 27 years ago, and I still miss picking up the phone to call her. I also have her china, which I love. Great tribute to your Nana.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-52689907588385073542011-11-13T02:07:23.397+13:002011-11-13T02:07:23.397+13:00o my gosh fiona, what a lovely post on nana. i fe...o my gosh fiona, what a lovely post on nana. i feel like i know her and you now a little better. what a beautiful and stylish woman she was. i see now where your pursuit for chic originated. nana would be proud of you.the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-71507174678443983482011-11-13T02:06:15.198+13:002011-11-13T02:06:15.198+13:00Hi Fiona, how incredibly lucky you are to have had...Hi Fiona, how incredibly lucky you are to have had such an adorable and inspiring grandmother. Sounds like she was a real little dynamo. I shall raise a glass of brandy & ginger ale to her this evening. xSulky kittenhttp://www.thesulkykitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-40621600920407044652011-11-13T01:53:43.217+13:002011-11-13T01:53:43.217+13:00Beautiful Tribute to your Nana ....you were so ble...Beautiful Tribute to your Nana ....you were so blessed by her!! May we all leave such a legacy to our families and be as wonderful as a women as your Nana was ~ Love HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07044431563691532656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4130537499074859934.post-79941134822804363752011-11-12T23:24:11.586+13:002011-11-12T23:24:11.586+13:00A wonderful post, and how lucky you were to grow u...A wonderful post, and how lucky you were to grow up with a grandmother like that!Nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693596999746198347noreply@blogger.com